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Dr. Niambi Carter Talks about Her Path to Becoming a Professor at Howard University

December 3, 2020 1

Dr. Niambi Carter is Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University. Her book American While Black: African Americans, Immigration, and the Limits of Citizenship (Oxford University Press, 2019) explores public opinion with respect to […]

Political Science PhD, Kristy Belton, Talks about her Work at a Nonprofit

November 10, 2020 Comments Off

Kristy A. Belton is a writer and storyteller whose work focuses on issues of belonging, human rights and social justice, especially as pertains to the Caribbean. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the […]

Dr. Christina Sciabarra Discusses Her Transition to a Community College Career

October 16, 2020 Comments Off

Christina Sciabarra is an adjunct faculty member in Political Science at Bellevue College. Her research focuses on building peace after civil wars in the Middle East, particularly Iraq and the Levant region. She is actively […]

Want to Work in Tech? Political Science PhD Ben Campbell Talks about His Experience at CoverMyMeds

July 29, 2020 Comments Off

Benjamin W. Campbell received his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University’s Department of Political Science in 2019, where he is a visiting fellow. He is currently a data scientist at CoverMyMeds, a healthcare software company based in […]

How to Search for an Alternative Academic Job

June 3, 2020 Comments Off

If you’ve decided to search for jobs beyond faculty positions (which include a wide array of careers, including those in a college or university setting), you might be wondering where to find those academic-friendly positions. […]

Want to Know How to Land a Government Job? Dr. Heather Wickramarachi Provides Advice Based on Her Experience at the USITC

May 6, 2020 Comments Off

Heather Wickramarachi is a Senior International Economist in the Office of industries at the United States International Trade Commission (USITC), an independent federal agency. She has a PhD from the University of California – Irvine. Prior to […]

Dr. Maria Puerta-Riera Talks about the Benefits of a Career at a Community College & How COVID-19 is Likely to Affect These Institutions

April 14, 2020 Comments Off

Dr. Maria Puerta-Riera is a political scientist with a doctorate in cultural studies, dedicated to political analysis, specializing in issues related to democracy in Venezuela and Latin America. She is currently teaching social sciences (Research Techniques in Social […]

Dr. Menna Demessie: How a Political Science PhD Prepared Her for a Career at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

March 5, 2020 Comments Off

Menna Demessie is the Vice President of Policy Analysis and Research at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. She also serves on the advisory board of APSA’s Congressional Fellowship Program. What kind of work do you […]

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